DJ has played his last snap as a Giant. So far, this is a BBI wish/hope that is morphing into an unfounded given. It may well come to pass, but right now, don't get your hopes up.
NYG is determined to have a QB who will challenge defenses down field. And why not? We saw even with TT they could compete when they did this. The team needs a back up plan in case they can't deal into the top 3 or JJM is gone by 6.
A) the Giants aren’t drafting a QB, or B) get shut out of any of the QB’s they like. Obviously, with the latter, a trade doesn’t happen until after the draft, but I’ve read that Poles may hold off on trading Fields in the hope that some QB-needy team comes knocking if they leave the draft empty-handed.
his 5th year option picked up at a minimum, could well want to talk about an extension to boot. Would he be all in on just playing this year for the Giants at his current salary?
if the Giants get their QB high enough to warrant some long term faith, let's say round 1-2 or somewhere in between, I don't see the point in going after Fields. You'd want to play the kid at some point in 24 but I guess there's a path that says play Fields and win with him then go with the kid in 25. To me that path isn't very sensible but no QB drafted opens the door to Fields in my view.
RE: Do people not understand that Fields is due to get paid?
Fields is dirt cheap this season and has a 5th year option a ream can deploy. That would give Daboll two seasons to work with him and see if he can get the most out of him. If not, he’s gone. I just don’t see the risk at all
1--I think it's very clear having a QB who will challenge defenses in the vertical passing game is the priority. Those of us who attended camp last year know that was the plan which didn't work out, but building one was a heavy focus. We never got to see Daboll's offense with DJ, but we did get a glimpse of it with Tyrod. We can summarize things a bit that when we were able to challenge defenses down field, this team was able to compete. That won't be the thing that holds the team back this year, I'm sure of it.
2-- I haven't seen enough of Fields to have an informed option, but I think it's clear the move wouldn't prohibit our drafting a QB next year if things don't work out.
3-- Even if they like JJM, the may not like him enough to trade up for him. Assuming that's the case, they need a backup plan. Fields should be viewed as an alternative to Penix/Nix/Rattler types, meaning options that come into play assuming they miss out on the primary QB target and will be likely paired with one of the top WR prospects.
RE: RE: I do think Fields might be the contingency plan
Great, we can replace a bad QB with....another bad QB
At least he can run. I'd run Fields at least 10 times per game. You can win that way and dumb down the passing game. Not a long term solution by any means but it beats the alternative which is Drew Lock and Jones risking that injury kicker.
A) the Giants aren’t drafting a QB, or B) get shut out of any of the QB’s they like. Obviously, with the latter, a trade doesn’t happen until after the draft, but I’ve read that Poles may hold off on trading Fields in the hope that some QB-needy team comes knocking if they leave the draft empty-handed.
IMO Penix and Nix are viable options. As a result if Giants lose out on the top 4, they should have already made a call into Chicago. Either the Bears trade Fields beofre the Giants pick or the Giants trade back enough to still get Penix/Nix.
If they fail on all 6 of the QB's and feel like thye have to crawl back to CHicago, then they got completely outplayed in this draft.
Good catch but it’s due Aug 1.
Fields is dirt cheap this season and has a 5th year option a ream can deploy. That would give Daboll two seasons to work with him and see if he can get the most out of him. If not, he’s gone. I just don’t see the risk at all
Great, we can replace a bad QB with....another bad QB
2-- I haven't seen enough of Fields to have an informed option, but I think it's clear the move wouldn't prohibit our drafting a QB next year if things don't work out.
3-- Even if they like JJM, the may not like him enough to trade up for him. Assuming that's the case, they need a backup plan. Fields should be viewed as an alternative to Penix/Nix/Rattler types, meaning options that come into play assuming they miss out on the primary QB target and will be likely paired with one of the top WR prospects.
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I don't see Jones playing in 2024.
Great, we can replace a bad QB with....another bad QB
At least he can run. I'd run Fields at least 10 times per game. You can win that way and dumb down the passing game. Not a long term solution by any means but it beats the alternative which is Drew Lock and Jones risking that injury kicker.
Exactly. Wtf this better not be legit.
IMO Penix and Nix are viable options. As a result if Giants lose out on the top 4, they should have already made a call into Chicago. Either the Bears trade Fields beofre the Giants pick or the Giants trade back enough to still get Penix/Nix.
If they fail on all 6 of the QB's and feel like thye have to crawl back to CHicago, then they got completely outplayed in this draft.